Cupping Therapy

An ancient form of alternative medicine, cupping therapy offers our patients from Louisville and Lexington, KY; Floyds Knobs, IN; and surrounding areas relief from a range of conditions, including muscle tension, back pain, stress, anxiety, chronic pain, plantar fasciitis, and repetitive motion injuries. The non-invasive day spa treatment involves attaching inverted cups to certain parts of the body using a vacuum effect, increasing blood flow to the area.

How Cupping Therapy Works

Think of cupping treatment as a deep tissue massage in reverse. Instead of a massage therapist kneading muscles, cups lift tissue. This negative pressure draws blood to the skin’s surface, bringing nutrients to muscles while also removing toxins from the area. The cups usually remain attached for 5 to 30 minutes.

Benefits of Cupping Therapy

Cupping can provide both physical and cosmetic benefits. By increasing blood circulation to isolated treatment areas, cupping benefits include:

  • Pain relief
  • Increased range of motion
  • Muscle relaxation
  • Reduced inflammation
  • Improved complexion
  • Wrinkle reduction
  • Easing headaches
  • Stress relief
  • Faster healing

Today, cupping is well-known to help athletes’ muscles recover following intense workouts.

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Dawn Recktenwald, RN

Dawn Recktenwald, RN

I love performing BOTOX®/ Dysport® treatments for both women and men. These treatments are affordable, quick, easy, and virtually pain free. Patients go from "virgin" to "addicted" in one short treatment.

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Bethany Shively, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Bethany Shively, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Injectables are a great option for patients who desire a refreshed and rejuvenated look. Our expert injectors invest time in creating a personalized treatment to give optimal aesthetic results to each patient they care for.

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Kaitlyn Chesser, APRN, FNP-C

Kaitlyn Chesser, APRN, FNP-C

I enjoy focusing on a person's overall well-being and take a holistic approach to medical aesthetics. Helping patients feel better from the inside out through hormone replacement therapy and healthy nutrition is one of my passions.

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Lacey M. McCauley MMS, PA-C

Lacey M. McCauley MMS, PA-C

With a background in medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology, I'm excited to share my passion for advanced skin care treatments and the latest cosmetic techniques with patients. Our team customizes these treatments for each patient.

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Nicole Beams, RN, BSN

Nicole Beams, RN, BSN

One of my favorite injectable treatments are the neurotoxins. The treatment is quick, effective and offers beautiful results that can last for months.

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Aesthetic Uses

By improving blood circulation, cupping therapy can improve the appearance of the skin. That’s because the cup suction has the effect of promoting the rejuvenation of the layer of collagen and elastin under the skin. When this layer produces more cells and plumps up, the skin also looks and feels better. Other skin conditions such as herpes, eczema, cellulite, and acne scars can be treated with cupping.

Cupping Side Effects

The non-invasive nature of cupping means there’s no significant recovery time, but some patients do experience mild side effects. These can include nausea or sweating. The negative pressure associated with cupping can create circular discoloration and may irritate the skin.

To learn more about cupping therapy, request a spa consultation online or call our Louisville, Kentucky location at (502) 814-3000, our Lexington, Kentucky location at (859) 269-2256, or our Floyds Knobs, Indiana location at (812) 920-4880 today.

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